New York Governor Pledges to Advocate for Marriage Equality Legislation

On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York held a closed-door meeting between himself, his top advisors, and leaders of the state?s prominent LGBT advocacy groups to discuss marriage equality legislation. At the meeting, Gov. Cuomo expressed his sincere investment in passing such legislation in New York and said he is prepared to devote his attention to the cause this spring. In 2009, a marriage equality bill was defeated in the state Senate when former Gov. David A. Paterson overestimated the bill?s support. Gov. Cuomo emphasized that he is not keen to repeat that mistake and will avoid bringing the bill to a vote without confidence in its favorable reception. Attendees of the meeting asserted that Gov. Cuomo?s enthusiastic participation signals a crucial change in the movement for marriage equality.Related Media Coverage:The New York Times - March 9, 2011"Cuomo Vows Personal Push to Legalize Gay Marriage"http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/10/nyregion/10marriage.html?_r=1&amp

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